Gardening doesn’t have to be expensive, instead it can save your budget. Read this blog on zero budget gardening and try these handy tips, such as eating a carrot and planting the rest for re-growing, duplicating plants with existing ones, and making compost from kitchen waste.
- Regrowing the roots means regeneration.
Don’t throw away the leftovers of the carrots, onions, potatoes or celery. Instead soak their roots in water and see the plant regenerate before planting them in the soil for harvesting. Read more.
- Propagating means free plants and multiplied
Multiply your plants by propagating, for example, tomato, lavender, rosemary and grapes can be multiplied.
- Zero budget compost
Whether it’s an old tradition or a new trend, making your own compost from kitchen or paper waste is best for the land and good for reducing rubbish bag costs!
Composting for a new generation : latest techniques for the bin and beyond / Balz, Michelle
“Composting is not only in the realm of environmentalists or boutique. Most composters enjoy all the extra nutrients make for well-fed gardens with plenty of nutrients and rich moisture. You’ll learn the Tried-and-true composting methods and innovative science techniques, traditional bin composting, vermicomposting (with worms), composting with nature, keyhole gardens, organic composting, and more.” (Adapted from the Catalogue)
Grow food for free / Richards, Huw
“Zero-cost, low effort and a long-term solution to your fresh produce needs! Huw challenged himself to be self-sufficient by growing his own fruit and veg for free for a year and he succeeded. Packed with try- and-tested advice, Huw have many ideas for things to grow from the kitchen cupboard without buying seeds, make your own compost, tackle weeds, pests and diseases and hold your first set of seeds. Barter, borrow, repurpose and propagate your way to a bountiful harvest!” (Adapted from the Book review)
Apartment gardening : plants, projects, and recipes for growing food in your urban home / Pennington, Amy
“Apartment Gardening details how to start a garden in the heart of the city. From building your own planter box to sprouting seeds in jars on the counter. Beginning and experienced gardeners will discover how to save money on produce and impress friends with their newly-tenacious green thumbs. Also instructions on how to build your own planter box, grow lettuce in recycled containers, keep bees on your patio, and more.” (Adapted from the Catalogue)
Flea market garden style / McKenzie, Caroline
“With small space inspiration, details that wow, budget-friendly solutions, magical makeovers, or fresh ideas for old homes, you can bring new life to your yard! Around here we’re firm believers that gardens look best when they are layered with abundant flora and fauna. Whether you gravitate toward romantic, rustic or modern, we’re all about growing your own totally unique style. This book celebrates the aesthetic with fresh ideas for planters, lighting, furniture and more.” (Adapted from the Catalogue)
Growing plants for free / Bryant, Geoff
“A propagation guide for producing hundreds of plants and beautiful gardens for next to nothing. This book uses three main methods of propagation – from seeds, from cuttings and from division. The book also covers less common and more advanced techniques such as layering, grafting and budding. “(Adapted from the Catalogue)
